Creating Tables on Slides


When you have a large amount of data on one slide, you will want to organize the data so it is easier for your audience to comprehend. A table is comprised of cells organized into columns and rows to display information in a structured manner. Use tables to organize information for effective display in your presentation.



To create a table:

  1. Click the Insert Table button on the Standard toolbar.
  2. Select the number of columns and rows you want by moving the cursor across and down the squares.
  3. When the description at the bottom of the box describes the number of rows and columns you want, click the last box.
  4. Enter your data in the table, pressing the Tab key to advance to the next cell.


You can insert a slide with a table placeholder by clicking the New Slide button and then selecting a layout with a table in it. Select the Table button in the placeholder and insert your table.

From the menu bar:

  1. Click the Insert menu and select Table.
  2. Enter the number of rows and columns for your table and click OK.

From the Tables and Borders toolbar:

  1. Click View, point to Toolbars, and select Tables and Borders, or click the the Tables and Borders button on the Standard toolbar.
  2. Click the Table button and select Insert Table.
  3. Enter the number of rows and columns and click OK.
  4. Or click the Draw Table button and draw your table.